No person, other than the authorized agents or employees of the city, shall turn on water or operate the shut-off valve at meters, fire hydrants, or any other city water facilities without the consent of the city. A fee set by resolution of the City Council shall be charged to any customer who causes or allows the meter shut-off valve or appurtenant piping to be damaged by unauthorized operation of the meter. This fee shall be doubled if the repair cannot be completed during normal business hours. Any negligent damage to the meter shut-off valve or appurtenant piping during unauthorized operation by the customer or the customer's agent shall be repaired at the expense of the customer.
(Ord. 993, passed 12-18-95) Penalty, see § 52.999